Supply Chain Planning Specialist Level 2 or 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Description Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Are you ready to put your experience to work at Northrop Grumman? With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) Sector is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Specialist to support the Common Products Delivery Management organization. This position is located at our Sierra Vista, AZ campus but can be filled remotely for the right candidate. This position will be performing work during the Eastern Standard Time hours regardless of candidates location. The Supply Chain Planning Specialist acts as the focal point between Global Supply Chain’s Procurement and Program, ensuring supplier On-Time-Delivery (OTD). A successful candidate will effectively manage competing priorities, build strong internal and external relationships, and present timely, accurate information when required. Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to: This position may be filled as a Level 2 or Level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below. Coordinating Possess high levels of organization and self-motivation with the ability to accomplish challenging tasks in a high-pressure and short-turnaround environment, with minimal supervision Ability to prioritize competing tasks and close the loop on lagging sub-tasks Use trends and historical metrics to foresee risks in procurement activities Ownership of scope with the ability to see what’s necessary for repeatable success Travel to regional supplier locations as needed by the company or programs Delivery Management Partner with procurement team to manager purchase orders on-time delivery Work closely with suppliers to identify non-supporting deliveries and their impact to schedule Facilitate development of milestone plans and return-to-green plans Work through complex issues with cross-functional teams until closure Utilize SDMS tool and S4/HANA to efficiently communicate with suppliers and programs on purchase order status Excellent communication skills and presenting data to a larger team Basic Qualifications Level 2: Bachelor’s degree and 2 year’s experience Logistics, Global Supply Chain, Project Management, Product Support, Training, or Cross-departmental coordination, or a Master's Degree. A High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of degree SAP (or any ordering platform) experience in procurement or inventory